Pharmacist (Specialty)

Candidates must reside in and hold an active pharmacist license in FL, TX, MO, CA, or MI.

About the Role

Coordinate and assist in managing and participating in pharmacy services, including dispensing of medications, quality assurance and clinical monitoring activities. Participate in decisions regarding the pharmaceutical services within assigned scope.

• Assess the patient's general pharmaceutical needs
• Plan for the pharmaceutical services provision
• Participate in the overall plan of care
• Participate in the overall quality assessment and improvement plan

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the right medication, know how to use their medication, and address/resolve drug therapy issues prior to dispensing
• Review and enter prescription orders accurately and efficiently
• Provide patient counseling and education regarding medications and treatment plans
• Verify prescription data entry for completeness and accuracy
• Conduct drug utilization reviews to identify and resolve potential therapy-related concerns
• Partner with clinics to clarify and obtain prescriptions
• Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate the appropriateness of these orders for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration, and stability
• Supervise the filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities involved in providing finished product to the patient
• Ensure that the patient chart is complete for allergies, height, weight, current and past medical history, clinical laboratory results, and concurrent medications (including over-the-counter or home remedy medications)
• Ensure that when necessary, laboratory tests have been ordered and the results are obtained and discussed with the nurse and the physician
• Provide patient counseling, education, and monitoring
• Ensure safety of patients and personnel by exercising good pharmacy practice in the process of drug therapy instructions to the patient
• Determine remaining doses on hand to manage inventory and avoid waste
• Provide clinical interventions
• Assess responses to therapy, patient compliance, and ongoing review of drug regimens; report and manage adverse events
• Assist the physician, nurse, and patient with clinical and technical support
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, and patients in the patient chart
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all necessary paperwork required by state and federal agencies as well as the Joint Commission
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager in implementing new procedures
• Assist in the training and supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, and other pharmacy personnel
• Participate in Performance Improvement Projects
• Assist in providing in-service programs to nursing and pharmacy personnel on any aspect of drug therapy
• Attend and/or complete education and training programs
• Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
• Complete all competency/skills assessment requirements
• Participate in on-call schedule
• Perform other tasks as determined by the Pharmacist-In-Charge
• Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• A collaborative, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A patient-focused commitment to delivering high-quality specialty care

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and 3+ years of mail order, retail, or hospital pharmacy experience OR Pharm D.

• Current state’s Pharmacist license and license at other states as required

Schedule

Monday through Friday. Some holidays are required when business is open.

• 11 AM - 7:30 PM if you are in the Eastern time zone
• 10 AM - 6:30 PM if you are in the Central time zone
• 8 AM - 4:30 PM if you are in the Pacific time zone

Pay

Pay Range: $51.78 - $95.81 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• A flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules

Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.